[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Renesas Electronics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Renesas Electronics · Taipei, Taiwan # Sr Staff Procurement/Purchasing Specialist - experienced for Substrate or Passive Component is required Taipei, Taiwan Full-time Senior individual contributor Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Renesas Electronics’s official careers site. Posted September 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Renesas Electronics’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000151229650-sr-staff-procurement-purchasing-specialist-experienced-for-substrate-or-passive-component-is-required) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Renesas Electronics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/) / Sr Staff Procurement/Purchasing Specialist - experienced for Substrate or Passive Component is required ## Job description ### Job Summary This role is responsible for leading MLCC/ inductor/ Embedded substrate strategic sourcing and commercial management, driving cost optimization, ensuring supply continuity, and owning end-to-end supplier strategy. The role requires strong leadership, program management, and cross-functional influence to align business, engineering, and supply chain objectives while driving long-term value creation. ### Key Responsibilities Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity agreements, price adjustments, and payment terms for MLCC/inductors/ Embedded substrates. Own supplier strategy for MLCC/ inductor/ Embedded substrate commodities, acting as a key decision driver in supplier selection and allocation. Drive cost optimization initiatives using structured methodologies such as cost breakdown analysis, should-cost modeling, and localization strategies. Lead cross-functional engagement with Engineering and Product Groups to ensure component readiness and alignment across NPI, ramp-up, and lifecycle management. Ensure supply continuity and resilience by proactively managing capacity planning, allocation strategies, and long-term supply assurance with key component suppliers. Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, cost volatility, and supplier dependency within the passive/component supply base. Lead contract governance including MSA, NDA, pricing frameworks, and commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business strategy. Drive supplier performance management through structured reviews, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead escalation of management and resolution of critical issues related to quality, delivery, capacity, and commercial disputes. Act as a strategic interface between internal functions (Engineering, Product Group, Supply Chain, and Finance teams) and MLCC / inductor / substrate suppliers to ensure alignment on roadmap, cost, and execution priorities. ## Qualifications 10+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in the semiconductor or electronics industry. Fluent in English is required; Japanese language proficiency is a plus. Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with passive components (MLCC/ inductors/ Embedded substrate) is a strong advantage. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; proficient in PowerPoint for executive-level presentations. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or program management is highly preferred. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 26 days - Location: Taipei, Taiwan - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Renesas Electronics’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000151229650-sr-staff-procurement-purchasing-specialist-experienced-for-substrate-or-passive-component-is-required) ## More jobs at Renesas Electronics ### [Procurement/Purchasing Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/e32b4b8a3ae06cfc7b78/) Taipei, Taiwan ### [Graduate Field Applications Engineer (FAE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/b7f3b0ef8293df6d38b0/) Taipei, Taiwan ### [Principal /Sr. Staff Strategy Sourcing Specialist- NPI & Capacity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/564464054d867b802fa9/) Taipei, Taiwan ### [Product Marketing Senior Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/e7ba8518b6397a5962ac/) Taipei, Taiwan ### [Sr Staff Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/abecc2be59175febb52d/) Taipei, Taiwan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Indirect Procurement & Purchasing Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/e12ac84a0c42c1f0b5a6/) Siemens ### [Staff Assistant to the Procurement Central Services Office/ Vice President (f/m/div)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/e96a0173e5048d36e877/) Infineon Technologies · Munich ### [Experienced Procurement Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/9a587b91602d85df0c0c/) Schneider Electric · Xiamen, China ### [Purchasing Manager, Global Procurement Center](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/e8ea860997897250ba23/) Stryker · San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica ### [Purchasing/Procurement Associate III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wolters-kluwer/jobs/75de772a5f0be220cf46/) Wolters Kluwer · Smartworks, Pune, IND [Supply Chain & Logistics jobs](/functions/supply-chain-logistics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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